Moonlight Audio Theatre
Episode 12 -- "Tanglefoot", Quiet, Please (Season 1 Finale)

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Paul Arbisi, and newcomer David Feldmann; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twelfth installment (and David's first selection), this episode of Quiet, Please from 1949. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following!

To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Put the word "Essentials" in the subject line.

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-12__quiet-please_03-2020_final_LR.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 2:19pm EDT

THE NARADA RADIO COMPANY presents our third live performance of the great Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, performed on the stage of Port Aransas Community Theatre, Port Aransas Texas, between December 4th and 12th, 2021.

Ten voice actors created the town of Bedford Falls, bringing to listeners all of the familiar characters from the film. Live music and a mix of live and pre-recorded sound effects completed the illusion. Audiences were mesmerized by the imagery, and laughed their heads off during the commercials (all mention of Lux was deleted and new spots for a fictitious product were substituted, to great comedic effect), AND they went home satisfied. 

We hope you enjoy this recording, and we wish you a very happy holiday season, plus a prosperous 2022!

CAST:

Dana Gonsalves as GEORGE BAILEY

Michele Barnett as CLARENCE 

Chuck Wilson as JOSEPH, POP BAILEY, RANDALL, and GOOD OL' REX THE WONDER DOG

Jessica Mathews as FRANKLIN, MARY BAILEY, MRS. THOMPSON and ZUZU 

Pete Lutz as ANNIE, MR. POTTER, OLD MAN COLLINS, MR. MARTINI, NICK, THE BRIDGEKEEPER, and BERT THE COP

Aileen Corpos as DR. CAMPBELL, MRS. HATCH, MR. WELCH, a BANK EMPLOYEE, ED, CHARLIE and COUSIN TILLY 

Jordan Bruster as A BOY, HARRY BAILEY, TOM, EUSTACE, SAM WAINWRIGHT and PETE BAILEY

John Bell as MR. GOWER, JOE, UNCLE BILLY, ERNIE THE TAXI DRIVER, THE ANGRY MAN, and THE SHERIFF

Dawn Robertson as a BOY, MRS. BAILEY, THE WORRIED WOMAN, a BANK EMPLOYEE, and JANIE BAILEY

Ross Bernhardt as THE BYSTANDER, HORACE, and MR. CARTER

YOUR ANNOUNCERS were John Bell and Dawn Robertson.

Festershield Cigarettes Commercials Cast:

Pete Lutz as the FESTERSHIELD ANNOUNCER

Aileen Corpos as MRS. SNAGWARIS

John Bell as THE CLERK and the DISPATCH VOICE

Dawn Robertson as THE DRIVER

Jordan Bruster as the TEENAGER and the CRYING KID

Michele Barnett as the MOM

Dana Gonsalves as THE TROOPER

Chuck Wilson as SANTA CLAUS ... and

Jessica Mathews, Chuck Wilson, Ross Bernhardt and Jordan Bruster as YOUR FESTERSHIELD QUARTET!

Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Adapted for live performance and directed by Pete Lutz

Direct download: NRC_IAWL_12-2021_FINAL_LR.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 3:19pm EDT

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. In this, our final installment, Santa's facing a problem that's quite common these days: Supply chain interruptions! Listen to how he and his faithful elf, Stinky, deal with them. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus a poem recitation; a song by C. E. Ayr, performed by Andy Brownlie; and an original children's story, written by C. E. Ayr, and read by Jenne Gray. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Simultaneously released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/24/21.)

Art representing the story "The Little House Who Walked" by Carolina Sartor (top), and the song "I Like To Tickle And Be Tickled" by Phil Burns (bottom)

Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz with major contributions by John Bell

Direct download: Santas-Inbox_ep-04_final_LR.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 7:51pm EDT

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. This time, Santa must deal with the interviews of three candidates who are applying for a rare vacancy within the elfin ranks, and these candidates are...unique, to say the least! With the voices of Pete Lutz, Jean Williams, and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "The Princess and the Dragon", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/17/21.)

Art representing the story "The Princess and the Dragon" by Phil Burns

Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz

EPISODE 4 LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS EVE!

Direct download: Santas-Inbox_ep-03_final_LR.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 7:40pm EDT

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's North Pole organization. This time, some characters from the "Bell's in the Batfry" podcast, hoping to help Santa win the "War on Christmas", send him some unusual livestock. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "The Hunchback Turtle of Bethune", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/10/21.)

Art representing the story "The Hunchback Turtle of Bethune" by Carolyn Sartor

Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz

Direct download: Santas-Inbox_ep-02_final_LR.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 7:38pm EDT

WELCOME TO THE NORTH POLE! Here's "Santa's Inbox", a new podcast wherein good ol' St. Nick reads e-mails and letters from boys and girls all over the world -- and you get to see a little bit behind the scenes of Santa's wacky North Pole organization. With the voices of Pete Lutz and John Bell, plus an original children's story, "Jack the Little Giant", written and read by C. E. Ayr. Merry Christmas from the Narada Radio Company! (Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network on 12/3/21.)

Art representing the story "Jack the Little Giant" by Phil Burns

Direct download: Santas-Inbox_ep-01_final_LR.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 7:36pm EDT

Mired in the havoc of the holidays and a contentious divorce, an exhausted single mother confronts a mall Santa who has concocted a frighteningly twisted plan. CAMPFIRE RADIO THEATER

Warning: Contains explicit language and graphic content.

Written, directed and produced by John Ballentine

Cast:

Melissa Medina

Joe Stofko

Amelia Hicklin

Dani Aviles

Graham Rowat

Mary Murphy

Original music score by Kevin Hartnell

Direct download: Campfire_Radio_Theater-_The_Bones_of_St_Nicholas.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 9:48am EDT

For the holidays, Project Audion, for its 25th production, turns to Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol."

There were many adaptations of this tale during the Golden Age of Radio, but one of the cleverest and most charming was when it was transplanted to the Old West for a Christmas episode of the Jimmy Stewart western "The Six Shooter" which aired from 1953 to 1954. The story of Eben and Jake - and how and why Stewart's character Britt Ponsett tells it - makes for a delightful half hour.

Originally broadcast on NBC, 12/20/1953. Our cast for this recreation is our most wide-ranging in both location and age:

BRITT PONSETT: Ric Spiegel, TX

JOHNNY CARVILLE: Austin Mosher, NY

EBEN SCROOGE: Stanley Dyrector, CA

BOB CRATCHITT: Chris Marcellus, UT

BELLE / MRS CRATCHITT: Rachel Pulliam, MO

AUNT MILLIE: Denise Cline, KY

NEPHEW: Ken Raney, TX

ANNOUNCER: Paul Arbisi, IL and

JAKE MARLEY: Joe Mendell, UK

GHOST: Richard Huitema, FL

Sound is by Ken Raney, with direction, production, & music by Larry Groebe

Direct download: Project_Audion_25__The_Six_Shooter_Britt_Ponsetts_Christmas_Carol.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 12:36am EDT

Episode 11 -- "C-Chute", X Minus One

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Paul Arbisi, and newcomer Dave Feldmann; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our eleventh installment (and Paul's selection), this episode of X Minus One from 1956. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-11__x-minus-one_02-2020_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 3:47pm EDT

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at f6point3@gmail.com, and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 5: For I Have Sinned

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 5th of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "For I Have Sinned", a group of men travel to a secluded retreat house to contemplate the error of their ways. However, a vengeful force has other plans for them. Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young

O'ROURKE: Chuck Wilson

DEMPSEY: Jason D. Johnson

THOMPSON: Carl Yowell

VAN DRIVER: Ross Bernhardt

CONNOLLY: Pete Lutz

JAMISON: Derek Rhein

FRANKLIN: Dana Gonsalves

MIKE: Austin Beach

Direct download: TC-MS_E05_FIHS_final.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 10:14am EDT

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at f6point3@gmail.com, and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 4: The Uncooperative Corpse

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 4th of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "The Uncooperative Corpse", a body brought to a city morgue causes trouble for everyone who comes in contact. Is he still alive, or does he just have unfinished business? Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young

 THE COP - Jordan Bruster 

THE PARAMEDIC - Ebony Rose 

THE MEDICAL EXAMINER - Michele Barnett 

DON VITO PINGITORE - Les Marsden 

SALVATORE - Mark Kalita

THE ASSISTANT MEDICAL EXAMINER - Dawn Robertson 

THE PHOTOGRAPHER - Geri Elliff 

TONY - Pete Lutz

CHRISTO - Dana Gonsalves

THE SECURITY GUARD - Pam Pailes 

THE LEAD DETECTIVE - Aileen Corpos 

THE SECOND DETECTIVE - Victoria Fancki    

Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Direct download: TC-MS_E04_UC_final.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 9:34am EDT

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at f6point3@gmail.com, and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 3: The Second Helping

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 3rd of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "The Second Helping", we explore the topic of Science Run Amok, a favorite topic of film and old-time radio! This hilarious homage to the likes of Arch Oboler, Wyllis Cooper, Roger Corman and James Whale (among others) will have you running for your life with laughter! Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER - Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY - Angela Young

DARCY – Dawn Robertson

DERRY – Jackie Ayers

FERGUS – Dana Gonsalves

MOTHER – Riley Lutz

CREATURE – John Bell

TV REPORTER – Pam Pailes

GENERAL M'LAISE – Austin Beach

MAJOR CHIP ERROR – Pete Lutz

SERGEANT TIM PLAITE WHISTLE – Jason D. Johnson

CAPTAIN – John Bell

MR. FLUFFNUGGETS – Lisa Michaud

Music composed and performed by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Song: So Long Mom (I'm Off to Drop the Bomb) by Tom Lehrer (public domain), performed by Pete Lutz and Ross Bernhardt, with new lyrics by Pete Lutz

Direct download: TC-MS_E03_SH_final.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 7:07am EDT

COMING THIS MONTH TO THE MUTUAL AUDIO NETWORK: Santa's Inbox!

Here's a promo for a special holiday podcast, which will start the day after (American) Thanksgiving: Friday, November 26th, and continue every Friday until Christmas Eve. Send your emails with Christmas Wish Lists, or special dedications to that certain someone, and Santa Claus will read them out loud, mentioning your first name only, and the city where you live (you can opt out of this bit). 

Don't wait to get started -- send yours to santas.xmas.inbox@gmail.com ! Parents should send their kids' messages on their behalf.  Make sure you're subscribed to the Mutual Audio Network. Thanks from Santa and Stinky the Elf!

Direct download: Santas-Inbox-promo-2021.mp3
Category:Christmas -- posted at: 3:04pm EDT

SPECIAL NOTE: This play is featured in my book, Get Me Out of Here and Other Plays, available at amazon.com and from the publisher, at these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Here-Other-Plays/dp/B0BV49MHJC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

https://gnashingteethpublishing.com/product/buy-get-me-out-of-here-pete-lutz/

OR...if you'd like an autographed copy, please contact me at f6point3@gmail.com, and I'll tell you how to get one. Thanks!

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 2: How to Shed 180 Pounds

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the 2nd of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

In "How to Shed 180 Pounds", we meet Audrey and Walt Ellis, an unhappy couple who take a vacation to try and patch their marriage up – but it turns out that neither one really digs the idea! Written, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CAST:

ANNOUNCER: Robin Robbins

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

AUDREY ELLIS: Pam Pailes

WALT ELLIS: Carl Yowell

JOEY THE WAITER: Pete Lutz

DR. PRIYA ZALAKI: Victoria Fancki

LITA: Kristy Glick

RENTAL AGENT: Geri Elliff

SHERIFF ROWLAND: Jessica Mathews

Direct download: 04-TC-MS_E02_HS180_final.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

Episode 10 -- "Opening a Gas Station", The Abbott & Costello Program

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our tenth installment (and Jane's selection), this episode of The Abbott & Costello Program from 1945. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

And on a sad note, we pay tribute and say farewell to one of our co-hosts. 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-10_Abbott-n-Costello_01-2020_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 8:03am EDT

TRANSCONTINENTAL TERROR Presents: 

The Cellar Mini-Series, episode 1: PHOBIAS UNLIMITED

Originally released on the Mutual Audio Network in October 2021, this is the first of five new episodes produced by 63audio for the month-long Transcontinental Terror audio series. 

Phobias Unlimited, set in an alternate universe, tells the story of Hazel, a woman who has better luck with cats than with men. She discovers "Phobias Unlimited", a business providing a unique service that exploits a person's special fear -- but we don't want to give too much away! Written and produced by Rachel Pulliam by special arrangement with The Cellar's regular producer, her play was a Second-Place winner in the 2019 Cellar Script-Writing Competition. NARADA RADIO COMPANY/SOLE TWIN AUDIO

The Cellar mini-series will re-release all 5 episodes weekly on Fridays until November 26th. Next up: "How to Shed 180 Pounds".

Direct download: 01_TC-MS_E01_PU_final.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 4:01pm EDT

Greetings, fellow Wellesians, Wellsians, OTR-lovers, Mars-lovers (not Bruno), historians, and seekers! In honor of World Audio Drama Day (observed annually, every October 30th) 2018, the following friends and fellow audio drama makers gathered via Skype to create a special panel discussion (in alphabetical order):

Ed Champion of "The Gray Area" podcast

Joe Griffin and Ele Matelan of Wildclaw Theatre Chicago

Pete Lutz of 63audio/Narada Radio Company (Host)

Jeff Niles of 4077th Productions

Aimee Pavy of "12 Chimes, It's Midnight" podcast

We're discussing the historic and fateful "War of the Worlds" radio program from the Mercury Theatre on the Air, first broadcast on CBS on 10/30/38. Then we're playing the 50th anniversary tribute-remake first broadcast on NPR on 10/30/88. Then we come back and talk about that, comparing it to the original. Fun, freewheeling discussion abounds! So what are you waiting for? Start listening, eh? And enjoy!

Direct download: 80th-anniv-WOTW-discuss.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 11:07am EDT

Haunted by a tragic incident from the past, Angela reminisces about a grade school friend and a series of ghostly visitations that have plagued her since childhood.

Warning: Contains adult language and frightening situations.

Written, directed and produced by John Ballentine

CAST:

Erika Sanderson

Tanja Milojevic

Owen McCuen

James Hicklin

Blythe Haynes

Shelby Sessler

Linda Wojtowick

Julie Hoverson

MJ Hartnell

Original music score by Kevin Hartnell

Direct download: Campfire_Radio_Theater-_The_Ghost_of_Lori_Keeganbf5bh.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 6:04pm EDT

Episode 9 -- "Christmas Show 1950", The Bing Crosby Chesterfield Show

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our ninth installment (and Pete's selection), this episode of The Bing Crosby Show from 1950. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-09_Crosby-Xmas_12-2019_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 5:51pm EDT

Pulp-Pourri Theatre Season 1 Episode 11, Blood Has Sticky Fingers (NARADA RADIO COMPANY)

In this "lost episode" of Pulp-Pourri Theatre from Season 1, first released in July 2014, we explore the espionage genre of pulp-fiction. This story by John Bard, adapted and directed by Pete Lutz, came from an issue of Spicy Adventure Stories, and it's definitely PG-13. Enjoy!

CAST:

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

SANGRE BROWN: Andres Elizondo II

PETRA: Debby Leal-Ramirez

MESSENGER: Juan Perez

OLD HARDHEAD: Bob Ericson

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

Stanhope Studge, Nick Wommack, Austin Hanna, Larry Hutchison, Lisa McGrew, Keane Lutz, Philboyd Studge

Direct download: PPT_S1E11_blood-has-sticky-fingers_LR.mp3
Category:Drama -- posted at: 9:53am EDT

Episode 8 -- "Gracie Buys a Live Turkey", The Burns & Allen Show

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our eighth installment (and a selection from Essential Listener Melissa), this episode of Burns & Allen from 1942. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-08_Burns-n-Allen_11-2019_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 2:12pm EDT

Not too many stars from the OTR era have also hosted Saturday Night Live and a Broadway show, but comic geniuses Bob & Ray did it - and so Project Audion salutes them with a recreation of the offbeat, deadpan humor that aired on radio networks across the country for years starting in the early 1950s. John Bell in Alabama, and Pete Lutz in Texas take on the many characters created by Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding in an assemblage of sketches - both familiar and obscure - designed to replicate the kind of free flowing absurdity they did so well. Larry Groebe is there as well, handling the production aspects from Dallas.

Direct download: Project_Audion_22_The_Bob_and_Ray_Show_online-audio-converter.com.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 6:44pm EDT

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our seventh installment (and a listener's choice from Joshua, a co-host of another OTR panel show), this episode of Inner Sanctum Mysteries from 1949, "A Corpse for Halloween". We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

To comment on how we might improve this podcast, or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com .

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-07_Inner-Sanctum_10-2019_lo-res.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 12:22pm EDT

Another thrilling entry from Sonic Summerstock 2021! Rachel Pulliam and Dream Realm Enterprises bring you an exciting double-feature from the classic SUSPENSE radio series and renowned radio writer Louise Fletcher. “Dark Journey” tells of Alice, who ventures to New York with her friend, Anne, to try and win back her beau, but Alice becomes increasingly frightened by Anne’s ability to make things happen simply by wishing for them. In “That Thing in the Window,” a man is disturbed when he cannot stop seeing the figure of a man in his neighbor’s apartment. SOLE TWIN AUDIO

CAST:

Dark Journey
Alice: Rhiannon McAfee 
Anne: Kristy Glick
 
The Thing in the Window
Martin Ames: Pete Lutz  
Mary: Eleiece Krawiec 
Mr. Hanson: Glenn Hascall  
Miss Landis: Margaret Ashley  
Sergeant: Jerry Kokich  
Vivian Landis: Holly Stevenson  
Ronald: John Bell 
 
Announcer: Bruce Busby
Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt
Direct download: dark_journey_thing_in_window.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 9:53am EDT

ESCAPE: The Derelict

Recently released on the Mutual Audio Network's Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, the Narada Radio Company presents their re-imagining of "The Derelict", an episode of the OTR series ESCAPE, first aired in 1953. Originally set in one of Earth's oceans, director Pete Lutz picked up our castaways and placed them in outer space. Listen as one woman and three men survive the destruction of their spacecraft and take refuge on a deserted, ancient rocketship. Once onboard, personalities collide and tempers flare after the discovery of an abandoned treasure.

CAST:

ANNOUNCERS: Jason D. Johnson, Pete Lutz

CORA: Kristy Glick

KEETMAN: Karim C. Kronfli

MIKE: Larry Groebe

LU WA: Pete Lutz

COMMERCIAL: Mrs. Holepuncher

Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

 

Direct download: SSSP21_NRC_ESCAPE_The-Derelict_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 8:23am EDT

HEY THERE! We had some bandwidth left over at the end of the month and we didn't want it to go to waste, since we're paying for it after all...so here are a few comedy sketches that we think you'll enjoy, most of them being parodies of TV shows and commercials. Thanks for listening, and watch for the new shows coming in September!

Direct download: 4-bits_comedy.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 6:32pm EDT

Regular contributor Rachel Pulliam (Jane Eyre, Rebecca, etc.) has created a new audio drama company that will be devoting itself to re-enacting classic OTR favorites, plus other original programming with a vintage vibe. Sole Twin Audios will kick off its Old-Time Radio Theatre series with that tense drama from Suspense, "Short Order", which takes place in a roadside diner shortly after the end of World War II. Get a little "taste" of that now, with this trailer, and watch for the launch at https://anchor.fm/soletwinaudios

Direct download: STA_OTRT_ShortOrder-Trailer.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 4:46pm EDT

ELECTRIC VICUNA PRESENTS A WESTERN DOUBLE-FEATURE: Gunsmoke & Stagecoach!

In these special productions from 2016 and 2019, respectively, EVP brings you outstanding voice actors re-creating classic episodes from old-time radio. We hope you enjoy this power-packed double-feature and will watch for more terrific shows in future from Electric Vicuna Productions!

Direct download: Western-Dbl-Ftr_Gunsmoke-Stagecoach_EVP.mp3
Category:Western -- posted at: 9:50pm EDT

The Wave Front Anthology series is a science fiction collection that explores futuristic societies, dystopian nightmares, technological travesties and bleak tomorrows.


Voting is Anonymous (SCI-FI) - In a dystopian future, voting is an earned right, "spoiling" ballots, means killing your political opponents.

Dedicated to Bill Hollweg- the John Carpenter of Audio Drama.

Starring: Jeffrey Billard, Lothar Tuppan, Jan Didur, Pete Lutz, Tanja Milojevic and Jack Ward.

Written and Directed: Jack J. Ward

Produced: Lothar Tuppan

Music: Sharon Bee

Direct download: Voting_is_Anonymous_192k_FINAL.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 9:51pm EDT

SONIC SUMMERSTOCK PLAYHOUSE 2021: Algiers, from Lux Radio Theatre

Director Pete Lutz presents an extended adaptation of Lux Radio Theatre’s ALGIERS - the story of French jewel thief Pepe Le Moko, who evades capture by hiding in plain sight, in the maze-like Casbah district. When he meets the beautiful Gabrielle, he begins to hate his surroundings — and realizes that he has made his own prison within these ancient walls.

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Announcer: Darren Rockhold

Hedy Lamarr/Gaby: Victoria Fancki

Charles Boyer/Pepe Le Moko: Pete Lutz

Slimane: Les Marsden

DeMille: Joe Martinez

Prefect of Police: Pete Lutz

Ines: Jessica Mathews

Regis: Dana Gonsalves

Grandpere: Paul Arbisi

Janvier: John Bell

Andre: Carl Yowell

L'Arbi and Maxim: Gareth Severn

Carlos: Jason D. Johnson

Marie: Aileen Corpos

Pierrot: Rachel Pulliam

Aicha: Dawn Robertson

Additional voices were provided by Geri Elliff, Kendra Murray, and members of the cast.

Music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

NARADA RADIO COMPANY

Direct download: 21-SSSP_ALGIERS_Narada_final-mix_rev-1.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 12:11pm EDT

Like the title says, this live show was performed and recorded in 1989, staged as a mock radio broadcast to entertain the ladies of "WAVES National", an organization whose members had served or were still serving in the U.S. Navy. They held their annual convention in Atlanta that year.

All characters played by Pete Lutz and John Bayer, who were, respectively, serving on active duty and in the Naval Reserve at the time.

WAVES, by the way, stands for Women's Auxiliary Volunteer Emergency Service, which goes back to World War I. Nowadays all women serving in the Navy are full-fledged Sailors, serving on combat-ready ships and on submarines.

The comedy sketches in this program were written by Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, with filler written by Pete Lutz.

Direct download: PPT_BONUS-bluejacket-journal_1989.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 9:30am EDT

NEW KINGDOM RADIO THEATRE PRESENTS: THE THIRD SOLDIER

In ancient Rome, two old members of the legion discuss their past times as soldiers of the Empire. One, Graccus, recalls his part of the crucifixion of the said "King of Jews" in Jerusalem. What transpires is hostile banter and the sinister underbelly of Caesar's Gladiator sport.

"The Third Soldier" is a production of the New Kingdom Radio Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland, a re-creation of an episode of NBC's "Biblical Dramas" series, originally broadcast 1/8/1928; made especially for Sonic Summerstock Playhouse 2020.

CAST:

Graccus: JV Torres

Antonius: Austin Beach

Narrator: Mike MacDonald

Lustra: Shannon Perry

Marius: Schuyler Torres

Tertius: Levi Reid

Dromidus: Brandon Richard

Caesar: Steve Fisher

 

Direct download: Third_Soldier_2_JV_Torres.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 9:16am EDT

Centralcasting presents The Son of West Branch and Sixty-Six Trips to Lansing, by Will Anderson

In this special double-feature, award-winning audio playwright Will Anderson presents a tribute to former US President Herbert Hoover.

THE SON OF WEST BRANCH: AMERICA'S GREAT HUMANITARIAN

The Son of West Branch: America’s Great Humanitarian is an historic dramatization looking at the pivotal moments of Herbert Hoover’s life from his early childhood up to the eve of the 1928 presidential election. It was written by Anderson during an artist residency at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in 2008. This performance, which stars Phil Proctor (of The Firesign Theatre) as Herbert Hoover, was recorded in front of a live audience of about 200 by the National Audio Theatre Festivals in July 2011 and received an Award of Excellence in the 2012 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.

Directed by: Butch D’Ambrosio

Assistant Director: Sue Bilich

Technical Director: David Shinn

SFX Director: Tony Brewer

Live SFX Mixer: Renee Pringle

Music Mixer: Ben Taylor

Intro Credits: Phil Proctor & Robin Miles

Narrator: Madison Wiehe

Hulda Hoover: Suzan Lorraine

Announcer: Rich Fish

Tad Hoover: Terry Hampton

Herbert at age 2: Sue Bilich

Jesse Hoover: Peter Pollack

Dr. Minthorn: Phil Proctor

Sissy: Melinda Peterson

Toby: Tom Wiens

Mother: Sue Bilich

Conductor: Steve D’Onofrio

Herbert Hoover: Phil Proctor

Voter: Tony Brewer

Edith: Robin Miles

Martha: Toni Johnson

Charles: Michael Byers

Bewick: Jack Davids

Secretary: Suzan Lorraine

Jules’s Mother: Christy Jordan

Child: Sue Bilich

Colonel Schmidt: Rich Fish

German Aide: Lucus Keppel

Jules: Michael Byers

Blues Singer: Emily Carlson

Radio Announcer: Rich Fish

Mayor: Bill Chessman

Reporter: Lucus Keppel

Music Director: Dwight Frizzell

Master Mix: Kyle Harris

Guitar: Julia Thro

Drums: Pat Conway

Stage Manager: Jorda Ford

Recording Truck Engineers: Mike Konopa & Kerby Mitchell

Art Design and Layout: Kelly DeBoyer

Sampling Artist/Sound Effects Preproduction/Final Mixdown: Marc Wiener

SIXTY-SIX TRIPS TO LANSING

Inspired by the popular acclaim for the musical "Hamilton," this short comedy script follows the efforts of a professor attempting to get funding for a presidential-rock-musical based on the life of Herbert Hoover. This piece was recorded by actors in isolation during the 2020 pandemic lockdown and assembled in post. Sixty-Six Trips to Lansing was awarded a silver listening award by the National Audio Theatre Festivals at their 2021 Hear Now: Audio Fiction and Arts Festival.  

 

The committee chair: Ted Clayton.   

Vice chair: Jeffrey Weinstock  

The applicant: Andrew Papa

  

Written by Will Anderson and edited by Lucas Nunn. 

Direct download: W-A-Dbl-ftr.mp3
Category:Special Features -- posted at: 11:19am EDT

NARADA RADIO COMPANY

We proudly present episode eight, "Night Shots", adapted by Mark Slade from Hammett's seventh published Op story, in 1924. This is the season one finale, and we hope you enjoy it and will join us for season 2, coming soon. 

Join us for mystery and adventure as the Tec takes a case at a farm in the little town of Knownburg, where the invalid patriarch, recovering from pneumonia, was awakened by a shot fired through his window! The deputy sheriff is baffled, and the chief suspect seems to be the son-in-law...in fact, he dares the Tec to find evidence against him! It's non-stop action and intrigue as our hero does his best to get to the bottom of this whodunit -- before the elderly gent -- or anybody else -- gets killed.

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE.

"Night Shots" was directed by Pete Lutz, mixed and mastered by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design. 

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC/FARM HANDS 2 & 3: Pete Lutz

GALLAWAY: Jeff Moon

MRS. GALLAWAY: Rachel Pulliam

DRIVER/SHANDY/MR. FIGG/FARM HAND 1: John Bell

MISS CAYWOOD: Angela Young

MR. EXON: Frank Guglielmelli

DR. RENCH: Paul Arbisi

MRS. FIGG: Geri Elliff

THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko

Theme and certain incidental passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

BE SURE TO FIND AND LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E08_NIGHT-SHOTS_final.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 1:04pm EDT

KCAL Presents FOUR STAR PLAYHOUSE: The Incredible Annalee

Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, in Nicholasville, KY at its summer show June 25 - 27, 2021, this is the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe presenting an episode of old-time radio show Four Star Playhouse. This episode, which originally aired on NBC on August 21, 1951, is called "The Incredible Annalee".

KCAL Troupe members are, in order of appearance:

Doug Fain (Announcer)

Denise Cline (Commercial and Operator)

Connie McDonald (Annalee)

David Damron (Jim)

Norman Cline (Pickerel)

Steve Watts (Carlyle)

Direct download: KCAL_IncredibleAnnalee_audio_only_6-25-21.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 2:24pm EDT

KCAL Presents: GRAND MARQUEE: A Man's Home is Her Castle

Performed live at the KCAL Hometown Theater, in Nicholasville, KY at its summer show June 25 - 27, 2021, this is the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe presenting an episode of old-time radio show Grand Marquee. This episode, which originally aired on NBC on February 29, 1947, is called "A Man's Home is Her Castle".

KCAL Troupe members are, in order of appearance:

David Damron (Announcer)

Steve Watts (commercials)

Denise Cline (Jane)

Norman Cline (Dick)

Connie McDonald (Gladys)

Doug Fain (Elwood Marsden)

Direct download: KCAL_MansHomeHerCastle_audio_only_6-25-21.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 2:19pm EDT

DOCTOR WHO - THE MISSHAPEN PLANET PART 3 - The Infernal Machine

Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is unofficial fan-made audio made by the fans for the fans. We, nor any of the cast involved profit from the making of this audio. Please support all BBC and Big Finish audios. Doctor Who remains the registered and Licensed property of the BBC.

Join the original and First Doctor with his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplett, in Part Three of the Misshapen Planet. The Doctor reluctantly agrees to assist the Monk with the Shaper and in doing so reveals Overlord Pardok's true plans for the Shaper and the Doctor. Will it all be too late! Find out as Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn once again transport you into the Whoniverse.

Starring

Shaun Hughes as The Doctor

Zoe Jenkins as Dodo Chaplett

Christopher Kovalenko as Steven Taylor

Jerry Kokich as Pardok

Pete Lutz as The Monk

The Doctor Who theme - written by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire

All other incidental music is Royalty and copyright free

 

Direct download: DW_Misshapen_Planet_-_Part_3_-_The_Infernal_Machine.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 1:33pm EDT

DOCTOR WHO - THE MISSHAPEN PLANET PART 2 - The Untrustworthy Advisor

Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is unofficial fan-made audio made by the fans for the fans. We, nor any of the cast involved profit from the making of this audio. Please support all BBC and Big Finish audios. Doctor Who remains the registered and Licensed property of the BBC.

Join the original and First Doctor with his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplett, in Part Two of the Misshapen Planet. The Doctor rediscovers his greatest irritation when the Monk returns, and the joyless encounter turns disturbing when the Voord’s reasons for the reunion become clear. Find out as Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn once again transport you into the Whoniverse.

Starring

Shaun Hughes as The Doctor

Zoe Jenkins as Dodo Chaplett

Christopher Kovalenko as Steven Taylor

Jerry Kokich as Pardok

Pete Lutz as The Monk

The Doctor Who theme - written by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire

All other incidental music is Royalty and copyright free

Direct download: DW_Misshapen_Planet_-_Part_2_-_The_Untrustworthy_Advisor.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 1:27pm EDT

DOCTOR WHO - THE MISSHAPEN PLANET PART 1: The Silent Signal

Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn are in no way affiliated with the BBC or Big Finish audios. This is unofficial fan-made audio made by the fans for the fans. We, nor any of the cast involved profit from the making of this audio. Please support all BBC and Big Finish audios. Doctor Who remains the registered and Licensed property of the BBC.

Join the original and First Doctor in a brand new adventure through time and space with his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplett. When the TARDIS picks up a distress signal, the Doctor and his companions immediately follow it, only to find that the Doctor is the only one to hear it. Is this silent signal a trap for the Doctor and his companions or a genuine call for help? Find out as Black Glove Studio and Studio Severn once again transport you into the Whoniverse.

Starring

Shaun Hughes as The Doctor

Zoe Jenkins as Dodo Chaplett

Christopher Kovalenko as Steven Taylor

Jerry Kokich as Pardok

and introducing Pete Lutz as The Monk

The Doctor Who theme - written by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire

All other incidental music is Royalty and copyright free

Direct download: DW_Misshapen_Planet_-_Part_1_-_The_Silent_Signal.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 1:19pm EDT

The Turnbuckle Television Cartel presents a comedy show about doctors and nurses -- 'IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST'! It's your new prescription for laughter!

CAST:

Darren Rockhold, George Hatfield, Omar Lopez, Nancy Gaugler, Derek Rhein and Angela Young

Written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz

Direct download: TTC_if_symptoms_persist_final.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 7:22am EDT

Do you hate when the cheesy coating of chips gets all over your fingers? Those days are gone forever! Coming to you from the Good Quality Value Network (GQVN), this comedy segment features presenters Buffy Mae Updike and Grady September Morning, demonstrating the wonderful and one-of-a-kind new household product, "The Cheez-Finger"!  (NARADA RADIO COMPANY)

BUFFY MAE UPDIKE: Kendra Womack

GRADY SEPTEMBER MORNING: John Washington

Music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod

"Grandstand" theme from the BBC archives

This sketch was written, produced and directed by Pete Lutz

Direct download: S4-MS_The-Cheez-Finger.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 7:08am EDT

CLASSIC RADIO ROAD SHOW presents: "Miss Fury: The Ace in the Hole"! 

Adapted by Lance Roger Axt, from the golden-age comic strip created by Tarpé Mills! Socialite Marla Drake dons the skintight panther-skin suit she inherited from her adventurer uncle, and gains the strength of ten men! With this she fights crime in New York City and beyond. In this premiere episode, Miss Fury fights Nazis and saves the Empire State Building!

Directed by Duane Noch

Direct download: MISS_FURY_7.output.mp3
Category:Drama -- posted at: 2:09pm EDT

The Mysterious Traveler - "The Ugliest Woman in the World" Originally broadcast on MBS, February 20, 1944

Remade June 2021 on Zoom

Cast:

Gloria King: Denise Cline 

Richard: Norman Cline 

The Mysterious Traveler: Doug Fain 

Jane Arnold: Connie McDonald 

Dan: David Damron 

Professor Hadley: Pete Lutz 

This is the fourth installment of our "zoom" presentations for 2021. Visit our website at www.KCALotr.com for more information about upcoming performances.

Pete Lutz appears courtesy Narada Radio Company Audio Drama. NaradaRadio.libsyn.com

Direct download: KCAL_presents_The_Mysterious_Traveler.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 8:40am EDT

From the 2017 KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe Summer Spectacular show performed July 7-9, 2017. This is an episode of the old-time radio show "Dragnet". The episode that is reproduced is "The Big Cat" and originally aired on June 15, 1954.

Featured in this episode:

Norman Cline as Frank Smith

Doug Fain as Joe Friday

David Damron as Clarence Havill and Sidney Norton

Denise Cline as Lillian Havill. 

We have attempted to make this sound just like it would have back in 1954 on a vintage radio set including the quality of the sound.

Direct download: 2017_Dragnet_KCAL.mp3
Category:Drama -- posted at: 6:37pm EDT

Episode 6 -- "The Cable Car Case", Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our sixth installment (and Jane's choice), this episode of Candy Matson from 1949. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-06_Candy-Matson_09-2019_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 5:46pm EDT

We proudly present episode seven: part 2 of "The Tenth Clew", adapted by Pete Lutz from Hammett's sixth published Op story, in 1924. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. 

In the exciting conclusion to "The Tenth Clew", the Tec and O'Gar start looking into the associates and companions of the murdered man, but not without some risk! Our hero does some traveling and ends up soaked, with a considerable lump on his skull; and for a long time it seems as if the killer will never be found. Join the Tec and Detective Sgt. O'Gar of the SFPD as they work their way closer to the solution of the murder.

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE.

"The Tenth Clew" was directed by Pete Lutz, mixed and mastered by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design. 

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz

SGT. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson

CHARLES GANTVOORT: John Bell

MESSENGER BOY: Jessica Rainville

FAKE DEXTER: Jordan Bruster

DEXTER MADDEN: Jeff Moon

FERRYMAN: Frank Guglielmelli

CREDA DEXTER: Rhiannon McAfee

OLD MAN: Joe Stofko

VOICE OF HAMMETT: Paul Arbisi

THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Join us next time for episode eight, our Season 1 finale, "Night Shots"!

BE SURE TO FIND AND LISTEN TO ALL EPISODES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E07_10TH-CLEW_PT-02_final2.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 7:05am EDT

Studio Severn Productions presents: 'The End of the World is Nigh', the first chronicle of our Ninth Doctor Adventures. Newly regenerated and still struggling to come to terms with it, our Doctor has no time to heal as he is thrown immediately into a chase through time to track down a dangerous gang of alien criminals intent on harvesting the human race for their own gains. In the midst of this story, The Doctor is joined by a new companion but is everything as exciting onboard the TARDIS as the Doctor believes.

Find out more by listening and subscribing to our Youtube channel.

Starring Peter Walsh – The Doctor

Owen McCuen – Owen Jackson

Rob 'Tigerman' Hewes – Mick Chadwell

Robotic Billboard – Rocky Westbrook

Robotic Billboard – Gareth Severn

RG-210 Droid – Jerry Kokich

Human Slave – Gareth Severn

Jantok Goonal – Jonah Knight

Rankoor Seema – James P Quick

Amanda Hunt – Sarah Golding

Jason Hunt – Gareth Severn

Robotic Announcer – Rachel Pulliam

Admiral Lindakal – Lec Zorn

Judoon Soldier – Zane Sexton

Judoon Captain – Tom Fellas

Crowd VOs – Rachel Pulliam, Pete Lutz, Rocky Westbrook

Direct download: DW_The_End_of_the_World_is_Nigh.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 6:11pm EDT

1101 Wellington Way: Written by Vivian Lermond. A young man moves into a neighborhood full of pensioners, expecting a peaceful co-existence, but discovers that his choice of residence delivers just the opposite.

Direct download: 1101-Wellington-Way_handtomouth_2021-01-17T03_53_15-08_00.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 6:02pm EDT

Written/produced by Gareth Severn, the tale is of a young, up-and-coming salesman in the 1950's who purchases an old mirror from a mysterious lady. Very soon all his wishes start to come true, but everything comes with a price!

Starring:

Brice Bankard as James Wilson

Michelle Kane as Linda Wilson

Rocky Westbrook as Robert Anderson

Jonah Knight as Det. Charles Landon

Frank Guglielmelli as Lance Cooper

Sarah Golding as Mary Jones

Byron Hagen as Gary Edwards

Evelyna Castro as Matilda Hibbert

Martha Henry as Michele Bailey

Alia E. Torrie as Receptionist, Mary

Dana Creaseman as Colleague/ Customer

Ted Wenskus as Policeman One

Pete Lutz as Policeman Two

Direct download: Thou_Shalt_Not_Covet.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 5:56pm EDT

Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe attempting to capture the feel of older scifi radio plays. The content was originally maintained on the SciFi.com website and ran from 1997-2001.

THE JAGUAR HUNTER Ep. 25-26 (combined as a single episode)

Direct download: SET_25_The_Jaguar_Hunter_full.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 5:45pm EDT

Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe attempting to capture the feel of older scifi radio plays. The content was originally maintained on the SciFi.com website and ran from 1997-2001.

THE LUCKY STRIKE Ep. 20-21 (combined as a single episode)

Direct download: SET_21_The_Lucky_Strike_full.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 5:41pm EDT

Seeing Ear Theater was an internet based drama/re-enactment troupe attempting to capture the feel of older scifi radio plays. The content was originally maintained on the SciFi.com website and ran from 1997-2001.

SNOW GLASS APPLES Ep. 10-11 (combined as a single episode)

Direct download: SET_10_Snow_Glass_Apples_full.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 5:37pm EDT

We proudly present episode six, part 1 of "The Tenth Clew", adapted by Pete Lutz from Dashiell Hammett's sixth published Op story, in 1924. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. 

The Tec is summoned to the home of a wealthy businessman, but his client never shows up -- and later turns up murdered in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Strewn about the victim are a number of strange objects, which puzzle the Tec and Detective Sgt. O'Gar for a not inconsiderable time. Part 1 of "The Tenth Clew" lays out these objects, and introduces a number of interesting characters...including an unforgettable love triangle! Join the Tec and O'Gar as they work to untangle the confusing web of clues/clews left behind by person or persons unknown! 

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE.

"The Tenth Clew" was directed by Pete Lutz, mixed and mastered by Daniel French of Fishbonius Productions. 

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz

SGT. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson

CHARLES GANTVOORT: John Bell

DETECTIVE: Jeff Moon

WHIPPLE/VOICE: Mark Kalita

ABERNATHY: Frank Guglielmelli

CREDA DEXTER: Rhiannon McAfee

THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Join us next time for episode seven, "The Tenth Clew (part 2)"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E06_10TH-CLEW_PT-01_final.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

Welcome to the twelfth number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! Our stories are either original, or inspired by, or adapted from pulp fiction and classic literature, but they're guaranteed all-new productions, and no repeats from other series.  

And now, we proudly present our Season 1 Finale, "ILE", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from stage play by celebrated American playwright Eugene O'Neill -- a story that asks the question, "Is it a good idea to bring your fragile wife along on a two-year whaling voyage?" Listen and find out, and ENJOY, my friends!

NARADA RADIO COMPANY (SUSPENSE)

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

THE STEWARD and CAPT. KEENEY: Pete Lutz

BEN: George Hatfield

THE MATE: Mark Kalita

MRS. KEENEY: Ebony Rose

JOE: Gareth Severn 

with CREWMEN'S VOICES by John Bell, Paul Arbisi & Pete Lutz

Music for this episode was performed by Ross Bernhardt

"The Cellar" theme composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons

With Season One complete, "The Cellar" goes on a short hiatus as we prepare episodes for Season Two, plus a number of special productions for the 2021 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse. We thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the first dozen episodes of..."The Cellar"!

Direct download: TC_E12_ILE_Final-rev-LR.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 12:12am EDT

GERALD (HORROR) Amid an atmosphere of growing hysteria, a small town Minister is determined to get to the bottom of a series of unspeakable crimes just as his young son, Gerald, comes under the influence of a not-so imaginary friend. From the audio play by Bill Gray. Adapted by John Ballentine. Produced and Directed by Kevin Hartnell and John Ballentine.

CAMPFIRE RADIO THEATER

Direct download: Campfire_Radio_Theater-_Gerald8he1e.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 3:26pm EDT

Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. 

Rated U - Universal Audiences!

Cast (in order of appearance):

Bruce Busby as Announcer

Lexi DeSollar as Bessie/Housekeeper

Marisha Tapera as Martha Abbot

Colette Feehan as Young Jane/Jane Eyre

John Lingard as Uncle Reed

Margaret Ashley as Mrs. Reed/Hannah

Jerry Kokich as Mr. Lloyd/Carter

Gabe Harris as John Reed/Child

Emily Smith as Eliza Reed/School Girl

Rory L as Georgiana Reed/School Girl

Glenn Hascall as Mr. Brocklehurst

Pete Lutz as Robert Leaven/Party Guest

Alexa Chipman as Miss Temple/Diana Rivers

Rhiannon McAfee as Miss Miller/Cook

Dewby as School Girl

Melissa Fry as Mary Jane

Karl Werner as Mr. Scatcherd

Delaney Brittingham as Helen Burns/Rosamund Oliver

Becca Marcus as Barbara

Frank Guiglielmelli as Dr. Bates

Lisa Michaud as Nurse

Abbie Brown as Marci/Woman

Eleiece Krawiec as Mrs. Fairfax

Alexxandra Macedo as Leah/School Girl

Oceane Lanteigne as Adele

Peter Heimsoth as Mr. Rochester

Jarman Day as John

Mindy Rast-Keenan as Blanche Ingram/Mary Rivers

Andrea Richardson as Lady Ingram

 Karim Kronfli as Richard Mason

 Heath Martin as Clergyman

 Paul Arbisi as Mr. Briggs

Cary Michael Ayers as Shopkeeper

 Shane Harris as Father

 Joshua Spector as St. John Rivers

Party Guests; John Bell, Naomi Parks, Evelyn Castro, Trent

Trachtenberg, RikujoMarame, and Callum Garner

Crew:

Post Production Editor, Sound Designer, Producer & Director: Rachel Pulliam

Composers: Ross Bernhardt (original incidental music),

and Tom Rory Parsons (Showcase Classics Theme Tune)

Executive Producer for Dream Realm Enterprises:  Jonithan Patrick Russell

Direct download: SC102B.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 2:07pm EDT

Episode 5 -- "A Connecticut Yankee", The Ford Radio Theatre

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our fifth installment (and Paul's choice), this episode of The Ford Radio Theatre from 1947. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-05_Ford-Thtr_08-2019_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 1:13pm EDT

Our Miss Brooks - "Spring Cleaning"

Originally broadcast on CBS Radio, May 1, 1955

Re-created on Zoom in April 2021

Cast:

Connie McDonald: Connie

Carolyn Threlkeld: Mrs. Davis

Billy Holland: Mr. Murdock

Doug Fain: Mr. Conklin

Denise Cline: Lola

Norman Cline: Mr. Boynton

David Damron: Walter

Larette Latham: Harriet

Roger Garrison: KCAL Crooner

This is the third installment of our Zoom presentations for 2021. Visit our website at www.KCALotr.com for more information about upcoming performances.

Direct download: KCAL_presents_Our_Miss_Brooks.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 12:46pm EDT

"The Woman at Loon Point", adapted from a story by August W. Derleth and Mark Schorer

"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

Welcome to the eleventh number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! Our stories are either original, or inspired by, or adapted from pulp fiction and classic literature, but they're guaranteed all-new productions, and no repeats from other series.  

We proudly present "The Woman at Loon Point", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story that ran in Weird Tales magazine -- a story that asks the question, "Is it safe to date a werewolf's sister?" Listen and find out, and ENJOY, my friends!

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

JACK: Pete Lutz 

CELESTE: Ele Matelan 

LARAMIE: Kendra Murray

JIM: Dana Gonsalves 

LETELLIER: Jason D. Johnson 

VILLAGE WOMEN: Debby Leal-Ramirez, Lisa Espinoza, Lisa Ayala 

VILLAGE MEN: Dave Feldmann, Pete Lutz, Jeff Billard

Music for this episode from Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com; Tom Rory Parsons; Ross Bernhardt

"The Cellar" theme composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons

NARADA RADIO COMPANY

Direct download: TC-E11_Woman-at-Loon-Pt_final_LR.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 6:53pm EDT

Episode 4 -- "Rommel's Treasure", The Goon Show

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our fourth installment (and Pete's choice), this episode of The Goon Show from 1955. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

NARADA RADIO COMPANY

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-04_Goon-Show_07-2019_final_LR.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 6:44pm EDT

"The Dead Man", adapted from a story by Ray Bradbury

"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

We proudly present "The Dead Man", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Ray Bradbury -- a young man in a small town is ridiculed by his fellow denizens because he claims he's dead. But is he? ENJOY, my friends! NARADA RADIO COMPANY

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

MRS. RIBMOLL: Geri Elliff

ARTHUR/CHARLIE: Rachel Rauch

SIMPSON: Jason D. Johnson

GILPATRICK: Paul Arbisi

MISS WELDON: Jessica Rainville

BARBERSHOP LOAFERS: Alan Clower, Kevin Schuster, Leo Longoria, Russ Walker, Ross Bernhardt

SHERIFF: Cary Michael Ayers

ODD MARTIN: Rich Wentworth

TEENAGERS: Curt Johnson, Nick Wommack, Becca Tribble, Rita Tribble

CHARLIE'S MOM: Lisa Espinoza

CHARLIE'S DAD: Austin Beach

"The Cellar" theme composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons

Direct download: TC-E10_The-Dead-Man_final_LR.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 11:45pm EDT

We proudly present episode five, "Bodies Piled Up", adapted by Pete Lutz from Dashiell Hammett's fifth published Op story, in 1923. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. NARADA RADIO COMPANY

It's murders galore and a bathtub full of intrigue as the Tec puzzles over a hotel closet full of dead men! 

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE.

"Bodies Piled Up" was directed and produced by Pete Lutz. 

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC/ELEVATOR MAN: Pete Lutz

MR. STACEY: Frank Guglielmelli  

THE MAID: Angela Young  

THE DOCTOR/LANDRY/DET. DEAN: John Bell   

DET. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson  

DET. PHELS/GUY CUDNER: Paul Arbisi

DICK FOLEY: Mark Kalita  

ORRETT:  Jeff Moon

THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko

THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Join us next time for episode six, "The Tenth Clew (part 1)"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E05_BODIES-PILED-UP_final_LR.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 6:23pm EDT

Episode 3 -- "The Little People", Lights Out

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our third installment (and Jane's choice), this episode of "Lights Out" (aka "Lights Out Everybody"), from a rebroadcast in 1943 or '44. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-03_Lights-Out_06-2019_final.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 7:12pm EDT

This Project Audion episode offers the national premiere of a NEW Fibber McGee and Molly episode, written by Robert L. Mills, former staff writer for comedy legend Bob Hope. Mills' script recreates the style, laughs, and charm of classic Fibber & Molly radio shows. "Fibber's Missing Tux" literally brings the couple out of retirement to be honored for their years on the airwaves.

As a bonus, after our recreation, we interview Robert L. Mills himself in his Hollywood home, talking about writing comedy, his days with Hope, and the Old Time Radio era.

It's an OTR fan's dream, and our dream cast includes:

Fibber McGee: John Bell (Alabama)

Molly: Jan Welch (North Carolina)

Teeny: Carolyn Threlkeld (Kentucky)

Doc Gamble: Ken Raney (Texas)

Old Timer: Harry Middlebrooks (California)

Wally Wimple: Duane Noch (New Jersey)

Harlow Wilcox: Chris Hart (Florida)

Production, direction, and sound by Larry Groebe (Texas)

Direct download: audion17-fmm-audio.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 3:40pm EDT

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER - KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe 

Nicholasville, Kentucky, is the home of KCAL, a community theatre group dedicated to re-creating classic Old-Time Radio shows. They traditionally put on four shows year from their theatre on South Main Street, although during the pandemic they've been creating their shows on Zoom. Here's their latest, a remake of Escape's "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe.

RODERICK USHER: Norman Cline

DOCTOR/ANNOUNCER: David Damron

NARRATOR: Doug Fain

Direct download: KCAL_Fall_of_the_House_of_Usher.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 2:13pm EDT

Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. 

Cast (in order of appearance):

Bruce Busby as Announcer

Lexi DeSollar as Bessie/Housekeeper

Marisha Tapera as Martha Abbot

Colette Feehan as Young Jane/Jane Eyre

John Lingard as Uncle Reed

Margaret Ashley as Mrs. Reed/Hannah

Jerry Kokich as Mr. Lloyd/Carter

Gabe Harris as John Reed/Child

Emily Smith as Eliza Reed/School Girl

Rory L as Georgiana Reed/School Girl

Glenn Hascall as Mr. Brocklehurst

Pete Lutz as Robert Leaven/Party Guest

Alexa Chipman as Miss Temple/Diana Rivers

Rhiannon McAfee as Miss Miller/Cook

Dewby as School Girl

Melissa Fry as Mary Jane

Karl Werner as Mr. Scatcherd

Delaney Brittingham as Helen Burns/Rosamund Oliver

Becca Marcus as Barbara

Frank Guiglielmelli as Dr. Bates

Lisa Michaud as Nurse

Abbie Brown as Marci/Woman

Eleiece Krawiec as Mrs. Fairfax

Alexxandra Macedo as Leah/School Girl

Oceane Lanteigne as Adele

Peter Heimsoth as Mr. Rochester

Jarman Day as John

Mindy Rast-Keenan as Blanche Ingram/Mary Rivers

Andrea Richardson as Lady Ingram

 Karim Kronfli as Richard Mason

 Heath Martin as Clergyman

 Paul Arbisi as Mr. Briggs

Cary Michael Ayers as Shopkeeper

 Shane Harris as Father

 Joshua Spector as St. John Rivers

Party Guests; John Bell, Naomi Parks, Evelyn Castro, Trent

Trachtenberg, RikujoMarame, and Callum Garner

Direct download: jane-eyre-part-1_SP.mp3
Category:Drama -- posted at: 10:47am EDT

We proudly present episode four, "The Black Hat that Wasn't There", adapted by Mark Slade from Dashiell Hammett's fourth published Op story, "IT", in 1923. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. 

A businessman hires the Tec to locate his missing partner, who seems to have absconded with some very valuable bonds. Throw in a double love-triangle and you've got fireworks galore, and a very surprising conclusion! 

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE.

"The Black Hat that Wasn't There" was directed and produced by Pete Lutz. Mixing and post-production was by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design.

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz

ZUMWALT:  Jeff Moon

MILDRED: Angela Young

QUIMBY: Mark Kalita

PULLMAN EMPLOYEE: Paul Arbisi

TAXI CHAUFFEUR: John Bell 

PHOTOGRAPHER/SODA JERK: Frank Guglielmelli

CITY DETECTIVE: Jason D. Johnson

EVA DUTHIE: Jessica Rainville

MRS. EARNSHAW: Geri Elliff

THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko

THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Join us next time for episode five, "Bodies Piled Up"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E04_BLACK-HAT_final.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 3:41pm EDT

"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

We proudly present "The Shadow on the Screen", adapted by director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Henry Kuttner -- An up-and-coming Hollywood horror-film director wants to buck studio rules and make a true masterpiece of horror, so he seeks guidance from a shunned master of the craft -- with somewhat gruesome results! ENJOY, my friends!

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

RADIO REPORTER: Gareth Severn 

FILM PRODUCER: Alan Clower 

TOD GREENE: Jeff Billard 

ANA HERNANDEZ: Ebony Rose 

ANDY WORTH: Jonathan Montgomery 

EDITOR: Russ Walker 

ARNOLD KEENEN: Orlando Segarra 

FILM VOICE: Darren Rockhold 

WOMEN (2 voices): Sarah Leight 

SUSIE: Kristi Copeland 

MUSIC: Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com

 

Direct download: TC-E09_Shadow-on-Screen_final.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 3:37pm EDT

One of the many special features that would appear between-the-acts of episodes of the Pulp-Pourri Theatre series is the Philboyd Studge Interview: intrepid reporter Studge traveled the globe, chatting with interesting, yet wholly fictitious, people who might have an unusual occupation; or an unusual name; or own a business with an unusual name. In this installment, Philboyd interviews a potato chip inspector with an interesting hobby. Enjoy! 

Written by Pete Lutz

DeVour "Maurice" Bunch: Derek Rhein

Philboyd Studge: Himself

Direct download: 008_p-studge_int_potato_chip_insp_complete.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:55pm EDT

PROJECT AUDION #15: The Life of Riley

Project Audion came into existence about a year ago, formed as a result of the COVID pandemic, with creator Larry Groebe seeking a way to bring actors together and provide entertainment for folks stuck at home. In this fifteenth edition of the series, it's PA's recreation of the classic radio (later TV) situation comedy "The Life of Riley" and the charming 1950 episode "The Rileys' First Date” -- originally aired for Thanksgiving, but re-created for Valentine's Day, 2021. Audion’s edition comes complete with recreated laugh track.

Directed by Tom Wilkens, and starring a truly transcontinental cast: 

Bob Beaumont, California
Duane Noch, Oregon
Patte Rosebank, Toronto
Jack Ward, Nova Scotia
John Mauldin, Tennessee
Fern & Barry Katz, Florida
Ken Raney, Texas
Tom Wilkens, Illinois
Trevor Rines, Canada
 
The laugh track was developed by Dick Huitema in Florida, and the production was under the supervision of Larry Groebe in Texas
Direct download: Project-Audion-15-riley-final-mix_lo-res.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 1:43pm EDT

Here's the Narada Radio Company's very first entry for the Sonic Society's Summerstock Playhouse: a remake of the Lux Radio Theater's 1951 adaptation of Carol Reed's 1949 film, "The Third Man". 

In case you didn't know, the Summerstock Playhouse brings you, every Summer, a handful of old-time radio remakes from modern-day audio drama producers. As I indicated above, this was our first entry. We've participated in every festival since 2015 and will be releasing more remakes this summer. Enjoy the show!

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Announcer  – Lisa Marie Ayala
John Milton Kennedy  – Larry Hutchison
William Keighley – Christian Ferris
Harry Lime – Pete Lutz
Holly Martins – Alan Clower
Major Calloway – Jason D. Johnson
Sergeant Paine – Dana Gonsalves
Baron Kurtz – Nick Wommack
The Porter – Eric Lutz
The Porter's Wife – Tamara Merson Wren
Hotel Clerk – Kevin Schuster
Anna Schmidt – Leanne King
Landlady – Merilee Robinson
Dr. Winkel – John Valadez
Libby Collins, Hollywood Reporter – Darrin Ruiz
Mr. Popescu – Jordan Bruster-Campo
Viennese Bystander – Christian Ferris
Little Boy – Bailey Roberts 
Father – Skeeter Ullmann
Irene Winston, Actress – Kendra Womack
Captain Brodsky – Carl Yowell
German Policemen – Pete Lutz 
Priest – Dana Gonsalves

Direct download: PPT_S2EB1_NRC_the-3rd-man_full.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 11:19pm EDT

Episode 2 -- "Jack Tries to Get Rose Bowl Tickets", The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny 

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a new podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our second installment (and Paul's choice), this episode of what was popularly called "The Jack Benny Program", originally broadcast 01-04-1948. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-02_-Jack-Benny-Rose-Bowl_05-2019.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 12:48am EDT

Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

Welcome to the eighth number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! We proudly present "Skulls in the Stars", adapted by our director Pete Lutz, from a pulp-fiction story by Robert E. Howard -- Solomon Kane wanders the swamps and moors of old England and meets up with an evil entity -- but can he defeat it before it defeats him? ENJOY, my friends!

Co-producer: JOHN BELL

Music by Dr. ROSS BERNHARDT

Cast in Order of Appearance:

CADAVERA QUIVRY: Angela Young

DOCTOR: Carl Yowell

WOMAN: Tanja Milojevic

BOY: Zoe Jenkins

SOLOMON KANE: Owen McCuen

THE GHOST: Jason D. Johnson

GHOST'S VICTIM: Russ Walker

EZRA THE MISER: Sarah Golding

VILLAGERS 1, 2, 3, 4: Jason D. Johnson, Russ Walker, Geri Elliff, Pete Lutz

CROWD: All Cast including John Bell

ANNOUNCER: Graham Rowat

Direct download: TC-E08_Skulls-in-the-Stars_final.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 1:26pm EDT

PULP-POURRI THEATRE S3 E2 "Right Number, Wrong Party" (Suspense)

"Right Number, Wrong Party" is the story of a hero cop with feet of clay, and a phone call that never should have been answered. Music by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com. Starring the Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from an audio play script by Jack J. Ward. Pulp-Pourri Theatre theme composed and performed by Rich Wentworth. Special features between-the-acts were written by Pete Lutz.

CAST OF RIGHT NUMBER, WRONG PARTY:
HOST: Pete Lutz
ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala
BENNETT HADLEY: Julio Herrera
KITTERSTEIN: Maurice Curran
TELEPHONE OPERATOR/911 OPERATOR: Kristy Glick
SHARON HADLEY: Ophelia McBride
WAITER: Jim Baldridge Garst
COLIN PARRISH: George Hatfield
LOUDSPEAKER VOICE: Nancy Gaugler

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:
"Extreme Laundry Folding Competition" Segments:
ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold
PHILBOYD STUDGE: Pete Lutz
POLLY COTTEN: Aileen Corpos
SGT MAJOR TIM PLAIT WHISTLE: HMCM Mark Hacala, USN (Ret)

Direct download: S3E02_Right-Number-Wrong-Party.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 6:32pm EDT

SUNSET BOULEVARD (Suspense)

In this special live presentation, recorded in 2019, the Narada Radio Company brings you their audio interpretation of Billy Wilder's classic film, SUNSET BOULEVARD. This production included live music and more than 90 sound effects, 60 of them live, performed and created in front of a live audience. Produced and directed by Pete Lutz.

CAST:

ANNOUNCERS... Rick Nielsen, Aileen Corpos

PETUNIA DOVETONSILS (Your Host) ... Geri Elliff

HANDSOME MAN, ARTIE, and CECIL B. DEMILLE... Joe Martinez

JOE GILLIS... Chris Starnes

NORMA DESMOND... Becky Nielsen

BETTY... Dawn Robertson

MAX... Pete Lutz

SHELDRAKE, OLD STUDIO GUARD and POLICE LIEUTENANT... Jason D. Johnson

LANA, SKOLSKY, and DeMille's ASSISTANT... Narice Hopp

FINANCE COMPANY MAN #1 and YOUNG STUDIO GUARD... Geneva Aubrey

FINANCE COMPANY MAN #2 and MORINO... Aileen Corpos

POLICE CAPTAIN... Rick Nielsen

DETECTIVE... Jessica Mathews

MUSIC... Dr Ross Bernhardt.

SOUND EFFECTS... Kathie Ricketts, Jessica Mathews

Direct download: SSP19_Sunset-Blvd_Narada.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 9:15pm EDT

Episode 2 -- "Jack Tries to Get Rose Bowl Tickets", The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny 

Welcome to Old-Time Radio Essentials, a podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our second installment (and Paul's choice), this episode of what was popularly called "The Jack Benny Program", originally broadcast 01-04-1948. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-02_Jack-Benny-Rose-Bowl_05-2019.mp3
Category:Old Time Radio -- posted at: 9:18pm EDT

THE THEORY OF MUTUAL REPULSION (SCI-FI/SUSPENSE)

"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

Welcome to the seventh number in our continuing horror/suspense anthology series! We proudly present "The Theory of Mutual Repulsion", adapted by our director/producer Pete Lutz, from a sci-fi pulp-fiction story by Margaret St Clair. Dr. Rebecca Colley is a scientist whose device was intended to end war, but the world soon learns that its effects may well end mankind!

CAST:

ANGELA YOUNG as CADAVERA QUIVRY

GRAHAM ROWAT as YOUR ANNOUNCER

Sarah Golding as REBECCA COLLEY

Jessica Mathews as THE SOCIAL MEDIA POD VOICE

Ashley Kristeen Vega as VINNIE JOHNSON

Owen McCuen, Alan Clower & Pete Lutz as THE PENTAGON MEN

Jackie Ayers as TANYA SHAPIRO

Lisa Michaud as THE FRENCH SOCIAL MEDIA POD VOICE

Pete Lutz as FRANCOIS RENAUD

Jason D. Johnson as SERGEANT MA

Mark Rigsby as THE GUNMAN

'THE CELLAR' theme by Tom Rory Parsons

MUSIC FOR THIS EPISODE by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com

"Curse of the Scarab"; "On the Shore"; "Trio for Piano, Cello & Clarinet"

Sound effects from the Public Domain and freesound.org

Direct download: TC-E07_Theory-Mutual-Rep_final.mp3
Category:Suspense -- posted at: 9:11pm EDT

PULP-POURRI THEATRE S1 E4: LIGHTS (SUPERNATURAL)

"Lights" is a tale of the supernatural adapted by Pete Lutz from the pulp-fiction story by Philip Fisher. Set in China in the 1920s, it involves the crew of a U.S. Navy destroyer and the court-martial of two of her officers. One of the officers claims he saw something...everybody else says whatever it was he saw, just wasn't there. Starring the Narada Radio Company. Music by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com. (Originally released 3/2014)

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

COURT PRESIDENT: Darren Rockhold

JUDGE ADVOCATE: Matthew Willoughby

CAPT. KENNART: Andres Elizondo II

LT. WARREN CAREY: Jordan Bruster-Campo

LCDR. RICHARD FELDHAUS, MD: Philboyd Studge 

YEOMAN BENSON: Skeeter Ullman

LOOKOUT: Dana Gonsalves

HELMSMAN: Austin Hanna

QUARTERMASTER: Juan Perez

BOATSWAIN: Larry Hutchison

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:

Katherine Crawford, Keane Lutz, Pete Lutz

Direct download: PPT_S1E04_lights_lo-res.mp3
Category:Supernatural -- posted at: 6:00pm EDT

Episode 1 -- "Treasure Island", The Mercury Theatre On the Air

Based on the very positive response from our 2nd annual Christmas Special, Moonlight Audio is happy to present the full series of Old-Time Radio Essentials, a podcast wherein a specific episode from a selected OTR series is presented, and then discussed by three co-hosts: Pete Lutz, Jane St. John and Paul Arbisi; to determine whether or not it meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our first installment, the 2nd episode of Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre series, "Treasure Island", originally broadcast July 18th, 1938. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it! 

To comment or give suggestions for future discussions, please write to us at f6point3@gmail.com . Watch for monthly releases of Old-Time Radio Essentials, right here on Moonlight Audio!

Direct download: OTR-E_EP-01_Mercury-Treasure-Island_04-2019.mp3
Category:Special Features -- posted at: 10:28am EDT

PULP-POURRI THEATRE S3 E4: The Time-Cutter (SCI-FI)

“The Time-Cutter” is an original story by our producer-director, Pete Lutz. Originally written and produced as a live “radio” drama on the stage at Harbor Playhouse in 2001, Pete revised the script for Pulp-Pourri Theatre in 2014. This production is sponsored by Ō-Sha-Lene Motor Fuel and stars the Narada Radio Company. It's a companion piece to the previously issued "D.N.A. Pit" episode.

John Dark lives in the year 2050 but believes he somehow got unstuck in time and originally comes from another era, one in the past. He makes a living in Celestial City as a time-traveling private detective, calling himself “The Time-Cutter”.  This episode of Pulp-Pourri Theatre outlines John Dark’s latest case, which could, on a very personal level, be called his strangest. Listen and enjoy!

CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance): 

JOHN DARK: Todd Jones

VIVIAN CHEN: Griffin Greene

BRENDA ROMERO: Katie Loftin

TAXI DRIVER: Mark Hacala

SHOOTER: Julio Herrera

REPORTER: Aaron Kenigsberg

KIM MICHAEL: McKenna DeYoung

NURSE NANCY: Ophelia McBride

ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

ADDITIONAL VOICES: Emily Carpenter, Christin Sanchez 

Ō-SHA-LENE Commercial Voices: 

Derek Lutz/John Valadez/Michele Cotter/Pete Lutz/Cheyenne Gibbs/Jason D. Johnson/Debby Leal/Lisa Ayala

OPENING ANNOUNCERS: Gene Lutz, Rich Wentworth

PULP-POURRI THEATRE THEME composed and performed by Rich Wentworth 

MUSIC BY THE FOLLOWING (Through a Creative Commons License):

The Good Lawdz, “One For Brownie”

U.S. Army Blues Band, “Dance Of The Stargazer”

The Good Lawdz, “Preachin’ The Blues”

U.S. Army Blues Band, “Bayou Farewell”

Dazie Mae, “I Have To Spend More Time With My Lover”

Kevin MacLeod, “Reign Supreme”

Kevin MacLeod, “Unseen Horrors”

Blue Dot Sessions, “That River Wide”

Kevin MacLeod, “Water Lily” 

 

Direct download: S3E4_Time-Cutter.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 6:28pm EDT

SLIPPERY FINGERS by Dashiell Hammett (MYSTERY)

We proudly present episode three, "Slippery Fingers", adapted by Pete Lutz from Hammett's third published Op story, in 1923. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes. 

The Tec is hired by the adult son of a wealthy man, who was found murdered in his study under unusual circumstances. Fingerprints were found on the murder weapon but they can't be traced to anybody. Join the Tec for an unusual look into police procedure and specialized criminal activity! 

ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE. "Slippery Fingers" was dramatized, directed and produced by Pete Lutz. Mixing and post-production was by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design.

Our Cast consisted of the following players:

ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold

THE FEDERATED TEC, HORSEY BOY 2: Pete Lutz

FREDERICK GROVER, BOB TEAL: Jordan Bruster

BARTON, DET. PHELS, VOICE OF HAMMETT: Paul Arbisi

NED ROOT, GEORGE FARR:  Jeff Moon

HORSEY BOY 1, DET. DEAN, MARQUIS HOTEL DETECTIVE: John Bell 

JOSEPH CLANE: Frank Guglielmelli

SGT. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson

DICK FOLEY: Mark Kalita 

THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko

THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt

Join us next time for episode four, "The Black Hat that Wasn't There"! AND BE SURE TO HEAR ALL EPISODES OF THIS SERIES, RIGHT HERE ON MOONLIGHT AUDIO!

Direct download: ADV-FED-TEC_E03__Slippery_Fingers-final.mp3
Category:Mystery -- posted at: 11:52pm EDT

2-B-R-0-2-B by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (SCI-FI)

Join us in the year 2000 as seen from the 1960s, in this classic dystopian story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 2-B-R-0-2-B (pronounced "To Be Or Not To Be") is set in a different America, one where population control is the absolute law. A dark story but not without a bit of humor. From season 2 of Pulp-Pourri Theatre, adapted, directed and produced by Pete Lutz, and starring the Narada Radio Company.

Certain music passages by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com. All materials such as sound effects and incidental music in this production were sourced from the public domain or other sources, were used for entertainment purposes only, with no infringement intended. Special features between the acts and commercials for fictitious products were written and produced by Pete Lutz.

 
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
 
ANNOUNCER: Lisa Marie Ayala

VONNEGUT: Christian Ferris 

EDWARD K. WEHLING, JR: John Valadez 

DR. BENJAMIN HITZ: Jason D. Johnson 

LEORA DUNCAN: Wendy Sauer

COP: Derek E. Lutz

PAINTER: Pete Lutz 

NURSE: Darrin Ruiz

HOSPITAL ORDERLY: Dana Gonsalves

ETHICAL SUICIDE HOSTESS: Leanne King

SPECIAL FEATURES CAST:
Chip Lutz, Andy Schmillen, Ken Schmillen, Chris Hawkins, Stephanie Jordan, McKenna DeYoung, Maggie Strain, Cheyenne Gibbs

Direct download: S2E08_2BR02B.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 6:33pm EDT

THE D.N.A. PIT (SCI-FI)

“The D.N.A. Pit” is an original story by Pulp-Pourri Theatre's producer-director, Pete Lutz. Originally written and produced as a live “radio” drama on the stage at Harbor Playhouse in 2001, Pete revised the script for the series' third season in 2014. This production is sponsored by Dromedary Cigarettes and stars the Narada Radio Company. 

Dr. Philip Schaefer is a geneticist in Celestial City who has invented what's being called an Earth-shattering device: The D.N.A. Pit, which is capable of altering any living creature's DNA. Dr. Schaefer wants to use his device for the good of mankind, but forces beyond his control may try to subvert his miraculous device to their own twisted ends! Listen and enjoy!

CAST OF CHARACTERS (In order of appearance):

VENESSA SANTOS: Aileen Corpos
DR. PHILIP SCHAEFER: Dana Gonsalves*
DR. DARREN McCORMICK: Austin Hanna
COMPUTER VOICE: Angela Elgueda Young*
STERLING STEELE: Mark Hacala
HOMELESS MAN/HENCHMAN: Juan Perez

FEDERAL AGENT #1: Austin Beach (of Audioblivious Productions)
FEDERAL AGENT #2: Julio Herrera
GEN. THANH NGUYEN: Pete Lutz
KATIE McCORMICK: Cheyenne Gibbs
ANNOUNCER: Lisa Ayala

* Original 2001 Cast Member

DROMEDARY CIGARETTES Commercial Voices:


Kristy Glick
Pete Lutz
Kendra Womack
Angela Elgueda Young
Lisa Michaud
PIANO: Ross Bernhardt
 
OPENING ANNOUNCERS: Gene Lutz, Rich Wentworth

PULP-POURRI THEATRE THEME composed and performed by Rich Wentworth
 
EPISODE THEME: "Second Coming" by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech dot com.
Direct download: S3E6_DNA_PIT.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 7:21pm EDT

THE EYES OF THAR (SCI-FI)

For this episode from Pulp-Pourri Theatre's fourth season, we journey to the Red Planet for a weird sci-fi adventure that takes place both under the surface and in a completely different universe. It's called "The Eyes of Thar" and was penned by that prolific pulpster, Henry Kuttner.

Kuttner lived a short life, dying in 1958 at the age of 42, but in that time he published dozens of short stories for the pulps, 18 or more novels, and just as many stories for the Golden-Age Green Lantern comic book series. If you haven't heard of Kuttner, perhaps you've read a story published under one of 17 different pseudonyms; his contemporaries felt he'd been cheated out of his well-deserved fame, because his fans didn't know he'd written so many stories under so many names.

"The Eyes of Thar" was originally published under the Kuttner name in the Fall 1944 issue of Planet Stories. The adaptation was written by Pete Lutz in 2014 and recorded in 2016, with some pick-up lines recorded in 2017. Ms. Morizawa's introduction was recorded in 2017.

Stay tuned after the episode to hear a very special announcement for a worthy organization.

CAST:

GUEST INTRODUCTION by Julia Morizawa of "The Bright Sessions" podcast

ANNOUNCER, QUIANA, and THE CREATURE: Kristy Glick

SAMUEL DANTAN and THE SHAMAN: Pete Lutz

 

Musical score composed and performed by Tom Rory Parsons

Post-production and sound design by MJ Cogburn

Pulp-Pourri Theatre theme composed and performed by Rich Wentworth

Opening announcements by Gene Lutz and Rich Wentworth

Direct download: S4E8_PPT_Eyes-of-Thar.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 7:07pm EDT

FIRST CONTACT (SCI-FI)

A re-imagining of the classic story from the Old Time Radio Show X Minus One. The story was written by Murray Leinster and bought up to date by Gareth Severn of Studio Severn Productions.

Two distant and differing races encounter each other in a chance meeting in outer space. How will they react to each other? Will this meeting culminate in a great friendship or will everything turn sour? Find out when we have 'First Contact'.

Starring

The Announcer - Jerry Kokich

Dave Maresca - Lt. Dort

Pete Lutz - Captain Roger Emmenheim

Emily Rittamer - The Alien

Robert Finch - The Commander

Frank Guglielmelli - Weapons Control

Lashanta Hall - Communications Officer

Rocky Westbrook - Navigation Controller

Lt. Burns - Carson Campbell

Special Credits - Artwork: Stephen Goad

Direct download: First_Contact.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 4:30pm EDT

DOCTOR WHO: THE FINAL GAME - Episode 7 (SCI-FI)

At long last, the final chapter in this special Doctor Who fanfic series from Studio Severn and Black Glove Studios! (See our previous chapters right here at Moonlight Audio!)

The Final Game Part Seven

Two Time Lords. One Last Battle. A Final Farewell.

Celebrating 50 Years of Jon Pertwee and Roger Delgado in Doctor Who

Cast List

The Doctor - Marshall Tankersley

The Master - Terry Cooper

Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - Tony J Fyler

Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah Wheatley

Liz Shaw - Denise Sutton

Jo Jones - Julia Eve

Mike Yates - Johnny Robinson

Sgt Benton - Richard Gurl

Lieutenant Samantha Thompson - Zoe Jenkins

Corporal Carol Bell - Natalie Chisholm

Corporal Maisie Hawk - Lillian Rachel

San Jackson - Lee Rawlings

Sgt Osgood - Stephen McGrane

Prime Minister Jeremy Thorpe - Mark McManus

The Daleks - James Hart

The First Doctor - Owen McCuen

The Second Doctor - Chris Walker-Thomson

The Next Doctor - Paul Jones

Jeremy Fitzoliver - Gareth Severn

Doctor Henderson - Paul Arbisi

Direct download: The_Final_Game_Episode_7.mp3
Category:Sci-Fi -- posted at: 4:19pm EDT

THE CELLAR Episode 6: "The Defense Rests" (HORROR)

"Do you dare to go down into...THE CELLAR?"

Welcome to episode six of our continuing horror/suspense anthology series, "The Defense Rests", adapted by our director/producer Pete Lutz, from a 1938 pulp-fiction story by Julius Long. Joanna Sanders is a ruthless defense attorney who will stop at nothing to get her clients acquitted, until one day she suddenly finds herself unable to do a thing in the aftermath of a particular murder.

CAST:

ANGELA YOUNG as CADAVERA QUIVRY

GRAHAM ROWAT as YOUR ANNOUNCER

Aileen Corpos as JOANNA SANDERS

Lisa Ayala, Katie Loftin, Zoe Jenkins and Rachel Rumler as THE REPORTERS

Zoe Jenkins as THE BAILIFF and THE BYSTANDER

Teddi Giggy as THE JUDGE

Merilee Robinson as THE FOREWOMAN OF THE JURY

Lisa Michaud as DISTRICT ATTORNEY ROBERTS

Jessica Mathews as TALIA

Leo Longoria as COSTELLO

Michele Barnett as DOCTOR ASMAN

Jackie Ayers as DOCTOR GOWANS

Victoria Fancki as BILLIE WILLIAMS

"The Cellar" theme by Tom Rory Parsons

Sound effects created by Pete Lutz, and/or acquired from freesound.org and/or the Public Domain

Music passages from the following compositions by Kevin MacLeod of incompetech.com:

Symmetry

Shadowlands 2 - Bridge

Shadowlands 4 - Breath

Shadowlands 7 - Codex

Direct download: CELLAR_ep-06_TheDefenseRests_final.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 10:49am EDT

LOST HEARTS by M. R. James (HORROR)

This tale tells the story of Stephen Elliott, a young orphan boy, who is sent to stay with his much older cousin, Mr Abney, at a remote country mansion, Aswarby Hall, in Lincolnshire. His cousin is a reclusive alchemist obsessed with making himself immortal. Unfortunately, Stephen soon discovers a terrible secret at Aswarby that may affect his life drastically.

CAST:

STEPHEN: Austin Mosher

MR. ABNEY: Pete Lutz

NARRATOR/MRS. BUNCH: Sarah Golding

MR. PARKES: Jason D. Johnson

Closing credits read by C. K. Standard

Adapted for audio by Pete Lutz from the 1895 short story by M. R. James.

Produced, Composed, Directed and Sound Designed by Tom Rory Parsons   

Art by Rachel Peebles

Direct download: Lost_Hearts_TRP2.mp3
Category:Horror -- posted at: 9:21pm EDT